Fill Down in Excel (Windows)
Press Ctrl + D to copy the cell above into the selected cells.
What it does
Select the cell you want to copy together with the cells under it, and Fill Down copies the top cell into the rest. It copies the value, the formula and the format. In a formula, relative references shift row by row, the same as when you drag the fill handle. With a single cell selected, it copies the cell directly above.
The same shortcut on other platforms
| Platform | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Windowsthis page | Ctrl + D |
| macOS |
More Excel shortcuts: Editing
- Fill Right
- Copy Selection
- Paste Selection
- Undo Recent Action
- Remove Cell Contents
All 159 Excel shortcuts for WindowsThe full list has a search and a printable PDF.
Questions
What is the Excel shortcut for Fill Down on Windows?
Ctrl+D. Press it to copy the cell above into the selected cells.
What is the shortcut for Fill Down in Excel on macOS?
On macOS it is ⌘D.